Physical model specifications

All buildings within your site boundaries need to be modelled in detail, including existing buildings that will be retained or adapted in the development.

The model construction is to be of a professional standard using only approved materials:

timber

acrylic

PVC

solid polystyrene.

Unacceptable model construction materials include:

starch-based rapid prototype medium

polystyrene foam

balsawood

cardboard.

The model needs to be spray-painted flat white.

Site context

The model needs to show its relationship to the surrounding areas and buildings, on an incremental scale showing a distance of:

100 metres for buildings up to 10 storeys

200 metres for buildings over 10 storeys.

Surrounding roads need to be labelled in title block with the address, north point and context shown in a contrasting colour (light grey). Clear acryclic lids are not to be fixed and must be removable without tools.

Please note: if the site context has already been modelled by the City, it does not need to be supplied by the applicant. Templates of applicants' sites that have already been modelled by the City are available from the City's modelling team.

Removable

The individual model of the proposed development needs to be able to be removed from its base and the site context. The footprint of the individual model should extend from reduced level (RL) 0.0 (Australian Height Datum) and be of solid construction (not on stilts).

Important note: models should not be larger than 800mm x 800mm or weigh more than 25kg.

Construction certificates

After DA approval, if there has been any external changes or if an authority other than the City provided development approval, an updated model is required before a construction certificate can be issued.

The model must be an honest representation of the finished building. Providing extra models to a larger scale is at the discretion of the applicant.

Contacts

Special requirements may apply to sensitive areas in relation to physical model specifications. To discuss this further, please contact: